Two way portable emergency communicator device, system and method

ABSTRACT

Devices, systems and methods for providing a two-way portable and wearable emergency communicator for allowing users capability to with a press of a button/switch to contact a local 911 dispatch operator instantly without going through a subscriber network and also provide GPS (global positioning system) data to the 911 dispatch operator. The devices can directly and instantly contact local 911 emergency contact numbers. With the press of a button GPS coordinates of the device can also be sent as text messages to the local 911 emergency contact.

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

This application claims the benefit of priority to U.S. ProvisionalApplication Ser. No. 63/114,598 filed Nov. 17, 2020, which isincorporated herein by specific reference thereto.

FIELD OF INVENTION

This invention relates to emergency communications, and in particular todevices, systems and methods for providing a two way portable emergencycommunicator for allowing users capability to with a press of abutton/switch to contact a local 911 dispatch operator instantly withoutgoing through a subscriber network and also provide GPS (globalpositioning system) data to the 911 dispatch operator.

BACKGROUND AND PRIOR ART

Emergency communication devices have become popular over recent years.LIFE ALERT® by Life Alert Emergency Response, Inc., a California companyis an audio monitoring system that allows users to contact their privatecompany monitoring service. The private company monitoring service hassecurity dispatchers that can hear audio from the sender in many casesutilizing a home phone line or base unit attached to land line and insome cases without needing a home phone. The call is routed from thehome land line to a security dispatcher at the private companymonitoring service can then separately contact law enforcement.

In addition, this monitoring service requires regular subscriber fees,such as monthly fees from the users to be used.

Other private company monitoring services can offer similar services.

A basic problem is that the private company security dispatchers mustseparately contact law enforcement for the emergency, which means thereare delays to when law enforcement in contacted. Delays of even secondscan have detrimental effects.

Additional problems include the services require subscription servicesthat can mean regular fees, such as continuous monthly monitoring feeswhich can be expensive and out of reach of people living on fixedlimited incomes, and the like.

The subscription fees can require additional services, for additions tothe basic services, such as use of cell phones and the like. See forexample Alert1® from AlertOne Services LLC of Williamsport, Pa., Lively™mobile+ and Lively Wearable2 from Lively of San Diego, Calif.

There are other providers that are using outdated technology using theemergency band, 2G or 3G technology that cellular carriers and towers nolonger support or maintain. Thus, meaning the technology is notsupported and becoming obsolete leaving any user with questionable tononfunction able services. As this continues the users will have limitedto no access to emergency service operators.

There are also devices which must be connected to another cellulardevice that provide certain features. The limitations are you must havean existing cellular plan with another device, the cellular device wouldconnect to your emergency device via Bluetooth. This causes issues asyou are dependent on another cellular device with an active cellularplan, must have constant Bluetooth connectivity, which means you areusing multiple devices to protect you.

Thus, the need exists for solutions to the above problems with the priorart.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

A primary objective of the present invention is to provide devices,systems and methods for providing instant two-way portable emergencycommunicator for users to directly contact local 911 emergency contactnumbers without any delays.

A secondary objective of the present invention is to provide devices,systems and methods for providing a two-way portable emergencycommunicator for users,

allowing users capability to with a press of a button/switch to contacta local 911 dispatch operator instantly without going through asubscriber network and also provide GPS (global positioning system) datato the 911 dispatch operator.

A third objective of the present invention is to provide devices,systems and methods for providing a two-way portable emergencycommunicator for users, directly contact local 911 emergency contactnumbers 24 hours per day.

A fourth objective of the present invention is to provide devices,systems and methods for providing a two-way portable emergencycommunicator for users, directly contact local 911 emergency contactnumbers without any subscriber fees, such as monthly fees to operate.

A fifth objective of the present invention is to provide devices,systems and methods for providing a two way portable emergencycommunicator for allowing users capability to with a press of abutton/switch to contact a local 911 dispatch operator instantly withoutgoing through a subscriber network and also provide GPS (globalpositioning system) data to the 911 dispatch operator.

A sixth objective of the present invention is to provide devices,systems and methods for providing a two way portable emergencycommunicator for allowing the users to have the freedom to go anywhere(including traveling within the country) and have the peace of mind theyare a push of a button away from a 911 dispatch operator.

A seventh objective of the present invention is to provide devices,systems and methods for providing a two way portable emergencycommunicator waterproof device protection allowing users thecapabilities to enjoy bathing, swimming and/or to submerge the devicewithout the fear of failing.

Our objective is to obtain a IPX67 rating or higher.

An eighth feature of the present invention is to provide devices,services and methods for providing a two way portable emergencycommunicator with rechargeable battery through either charging stationor wireless charging to ensure the device is kept in a functional state.

A ninth feature of the present invention is to provide devices, servicesand methods for providing a two way portable communicator that in theevent the wearer of the device shall fall the device will automaticallycontact a 911 emergency operator without the need to press the callbutton.

A tenth feature of the present invention is to provide devices, servicesand methods for providing a two way portable communicator that utilizescurrent SIM/IoT cards and services to provide the most comprehensive,immediate connection as well as GPS capabilities to a 911 emergencyoperator.

A preferred application of the device is as a wearable device.

A wearable device can include such as but not limited to being used wornas a watch or bracelet around the wrist, on a lanyard around the neck,on a belt clip, around the arm, around the leg and ankle, and the like.

The novel device can have a built-on loop that allows the device to beattached to a lanyard and the like, so the two-way device can be worn ona user's neck.

The device can have a wrist strap for allowing the device to be worn onthe wrist of the user. Additionally, the device can be clipped on abelt, purse or another part of an apparel of the user.

The device allows for one touch of a button directly and instantly to alocal 911 operator without any delays, and without any separatesubscriber contracts.

A portable and wearable emergency communication device can include ahandheld waterproof casing for allowing the device to be submersible upto approximately 1 meter underwater; a transmitter inside of the casingfor contacting a local 911 operator; a single button switch on thecasing activate the transmitter for contacting the local 911 operator; aSIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card module in the casing for storingan international mobile subscriber identity (MSI) number, the SIM cardfor communicating through a cellular or IOT (internet of things)network; a speaker in the casing for allowing the user to hear audiofrom the local 911 operator; a microphone in the casing for allowing theuser to speak directly to the 911 operator; a rechargeable battery inthe casing for providing power to the transmitter, speaker andmicrophone, wherein the device fully runs without any subscription feesand requirements; a GPS (global positioning satellite) module in thecasing for providing location coordinates of the device to the 911operator; an attachment opening in the casing to allow the device to beattached to one of: a lanyard, a belt clip, and garment clip; and anactuation mode that includes depressing the button automatically dialsthe local 911 operator to initiate a two-way call between the user andthe local 911 operator.

The waterproof casing can include a top half section and a bottom halfsection attached to one another by tongue and groove edges; and aresilient ring between the tongue and groove edges between the top halfsection and the bottom half section, wherein the waterproof casingincludes dimensions of approximately 2 to approximately 2.5 inches inlength, by approximately 1.25 inches in width, by approximately 0.5inches in thickness.

The SIM card module can be operable in at least 3G, 4G and 5G operationmodes.

The device can further include a power light indicator for providing lowpower supply signals to the user, the low power supply signals areselected from at least one of flashing LED (light emitting diode) lightand an audio beep every approximately 2 to approximately 3 minutes.

The device can further include a charging station having an opening forallowing the device to be inserted, with a USB port for allowingattachment to a power source for recharging the battery.

The device can further include a wireless charger for charging thebattery to a wireless power source.

The actuation mode can include depressing the button for approximately 2to approximately 3 seconds to automatically initiate only a live two-wayvoice call with the local 911 operator.

The actuation mode can include depressing the button for approximately 2to approximately 3 seconds to automatically initiate send a data and SMSmessage with GPS location coordinates to the local 911 operator.

The actuation mode can include depressing the button for approximately 2to approximately 3 seconds to automatically both initiate a live two-wayvoice call with the local 911 operator, and send a data and SMS messagewith GPS location coordinates to the local 911 operator.

The device can have another actuation mode with an accelerometer whichwill automatically initiate a live two-way voice call with the local 911operator if the device and/or the user with the device falls down from aheight of approximately 0.5 m.

The device can have another actuation mode with an accelerometer whichwill automatically initiate sending a data and SMS message with GPSlocation coordinates to the local 911 operator if the device and/or theuser falls down from a height of approximately 0.5 m.

The device can have another actuation mode with an accelerometer whichwill automatically initiate both a live two-way voice call with thelocal 911 operator, and, send a data and SMS message with GPS locationcoordinates to the local 911 operator, if the device and/or the userfalls down from a height of approximately 0.5 m.

The actuation mode on the device can be programmed to include depressingthe button for approximately 2-approximately 3 seconds to automaticallyinitiate a live two-way voice call with the local 911 operator, followedby depressing the button twice in succession will automatically send adata and SMS message with GPS location coordinates to the local 911operator.

The actuation mode on the device can be programmed so that depressingthe button twice in succession will automatically send a data and SMSmessage with GPS location coordinates to the local 911 operator.

The actuation mode on the device can be programmed to include anactuation mode to cause the LED to start blinking and cause a repetitivebeep alarm from the speaker when the battery reaches approximately 10percent of power reserve, and the blinking and repetitive beep stopswhen the battery is being recharged. The actuation mode can includestopping the LED from flashing and the repetitive beep alarm when thedevice is being recharged through at least one of a charging station anda wireless charger.

The actuation mode on the device can be programmed to include anaccelerometer to automatically initiate a live two-way voice call with athird party, and/or, send a data and SMS text message with GPS locationcoordinates to the third party if the device 1 is travelling over aselected speed.

The actuation mode on the device can be programmed to include anactuation mode to automatically initiate a live two-way voice call withthe local 911 operator, and/or send a data and SMS message with GPSlocation coordinates to the local 911 operator when current GPScoordinates of the device pass out of an initial selected zone.

The actuation mode on the device can be programmed to include anactuation mode to automatically initiate a live two-way voice call witha third party, and/or send a data and SMS message with GPS locationcoordinates to the third party when current GPS coordinates of thedevice pass out of an initial selected zone.

The actuation mode on the device can be programmed to include a secondactuation mode with an accelerometer which will automatically initiateboth a live two-way voice call with the local 911 operator, and, send adata and SMS message with GPS location coordinates to the local 911operator, if the device and/or the user falls down from a height ofapproximately 0.5 m; and a third actuation mode to automaticallyinitiate a live two-way voice call with the local 911 operator, and/orsend a data and SMS message with GPS location coordinates to the local911 operator when current GPS coordinates of the device pass out of aninitial selected zone.

Another portable and wearable emergency communication device can includea handheld waterproof casing for allowing the device to be submersibleup to approximately 1 meter underwater; a transmitter inside of thecasing for contacting a local 911 operator; a single button switch onthe casing activate the transmitter for contacting the local 911operator; a SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card module in the casingfor storing an international mobile subscriber identity (MSI) number,the SIM card for communicating through a cellular or IOT (internet ofthings) network; a speaker in the casing for allowing the user to hearaudio from the local 911 operator; a microphone in the casing forallowing the user to speak directly to the 911 operator; a rechargeablebattery in the casing for providing power to the transmitter, speakerand microphone, wherein the device fully runs without any subscriptionfees and requirements; a GPS (global positioning satellite) module inthe casing for providing location coordinates of the device to the 911operator; a first actuation mode that includes depressing the button forapproximately 2 to approximately 3 seconds automatically dials the local911 operator to initiate a two-way call between the user and the local911 operator; a second actuation mode with an accelerometer which willautomatically initiate both a live two-way voice call with the local 911operator, and/or, send a data and SMS message with GPS locationcoordinates to the local 911 operator, if the device and/or the userfalls down from a height of approximately 0.5 m; a third actuation modeto automatically initiate a live two-way voice call with the local 911operator, and/or send a data and SMS message with GPS locationcoordinates to the local 911 operator when current GPS coordinates ofthe device pass out of an initial selected zone; and a fourth actuationmode to automatically initiate a live two-way voice call with the local911 operator, and/or send a data and SMS message with GPS locationcoordinates to the local 911 operator when current GPS coordinates ofthe device show the device travelling over a selected speed.

Further objects and advantages of this invention will be apparent fromthe following detailed description of the presently preferredembodiments which are illustrated schematically in the accompanyingdrawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

The drawing figures depict one or more implementations in accord withthe present concepts, by way of example only, not by way of limitations.In the figures, like reference numerals refer to the same or similarelements.

FIG. 1A is an upper front perspective view of the assembled device.

FIG. 1B is an upper rear perspective view of the assembled device ofFIG. 1A.

FIG. 1C is a lower front perspective view of the assembled device ofFIG. 1A.

FIG. 2A is an upper front right perspective view of the charging stationfor the assembled device of FIGS. 1A-1C.

FIG. 2B is a lower rear left perspective view of the charging station ofFIG. 2A.

FIG. 2C is an upper rear right perspective view of the charging stationof FIG. 2A.

FIG. 3 is an upper front right ghost view of the assembled device ofFIGS. 1A-1C.

FIG. 4A is an interior view of the top case of the device of FIG. 1 -C.

FIG. 4B is an interior view of the bottom case of the device of FIG. 1-C.

FIG. 5A is a top view of the charging station of FIGS. 2A-3C.

FIG. 5B is a bottom view of the charging station of FIGS. 2A-2C.

FIG. 6 shows a layout of the electronics modules inside the assembleddevice of FIGS. 1A-1C.

FIG. 7 is a main flowchart for running the assembled device of FIGS.1A-1C.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart for running the GPS mode of the main flowchart ofFIG. 7 .

FIG. 9 is a flowchart for running the GMS mode of the main flowchart ofFIG. 7 .

FIG. 10 is a flowchart to execute command features of the assembleddevice.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

Before explaining the disclosed embodiments of the present invention indetail it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in itsapplications to the details of the particular arrangements shown sincethe invention is capable of other embodiments. Also, the terminologyused herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation.

In the Summary above and in the Detailed Description of PreferredEmbodiments and in the accompanying drawings, reference is made toparticular features (including method steps) of the invention. It is tobe understood that the disclosure of the invention in this specificationdoes not include all possible combinations of such particular features.For example, where a particular feature is disclosed in the context of aparticular aspect or embodiment of the invention, that feature can alsobe used, to the extent possible, in combination with and/or in thecontext of other particular aspects and embodiments of the invention,and in the invention generally.

In this section, some embodiments of the invention will be describedmore fully with reference to the accompanying drawings, in whichpreferred embodiments of the invention are shown. This invention may,however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construedas limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, theseembodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough andcomplete, and will convey the scope of the invention to those skilled inthe art. Like numbers refer to like elements throughout, and primenotation is used to indicate similar elements in alternativeembodiments.

Other technical advantages may become readily apparent to one ofordinary skill in the art after review of the following figures anddescription.

It should be understood at the outset that, although exemplaryembodiments are illustrated in the figures and described below, theprinciples of the present disclosure may be implemented using any numberof techniques, whether currently known or not. The present disclosureshould in no way be limited to the exemplary implementations andtechniques illustrated in the drawings and described below.

Unless otherwise specifically noted, articles depicted in the drawingsare not necessarily drawn to scale.

A list of components will now be described:

-   1 assembled device-   10 Top half case shell-   12 tongue and groove perimeter ridges-   14 Button operation switch-   16 microphone opening-   18 speaker openings-   20 bottom half case shell-   22 tongue and groove perimeter ridges-   30 resilient seal ring (O-ring)-   32 first screw-   34 second screw-   36 third screw-   38 fourth screw-   40 case attachment opening-   50 charging station box (docking station)-   52 first side wall-   53 first indentation in first side wall-   54 second side wall-   55 second indentation in second side wall-   56 bottom wall-   57 indentation in bottom wall-   58 top wall-   59 indentation in top wall-   60 USB port-   64 backwall-   65 footers on outside of back wall-   66 upper set of prongs-   68 lower set of prongs-   100 electronics modules layout-   110 MCU-   112 key-   114 LED-   116 flash-   118 G sensor-   120 GSM/GPRS/GPS Module-   125 antenna-   130 SIM card-   140 Battery-   150 Battery Manager-   160 Wireless Charger-   170 Audio Power Amplifier-   180 SPK (speaker)-   190 MIC (microphone)-   200 Device Main Flow Diagram-   300 Flowchart for running the GPS mode-   400 Flowchart for running GSM mode-   500 Execute Command Flowchart-   510 Press Button-   520 Fall down-   530 Press Button Twice-   540 Low Battery-   550 Over Speed-   560 Go out/In Fence-   570 Movement

A description of the acronyms referenced in the application will now bedescribed:

GPS refers to global positioning satellite system

GSM (Global Systems for Mobile Communication). This term used forcellular communications

SMS refers to short message service (cellular phone text messaging)

SOS refers to Mayday or “Send Help”

MIC refers to microphone

SPK refers to speaker

FIG. 1A is an upper front perspective view of the assembled device 1 ina generally rectangular casing. FIG. 1B is an upper rear perspectiveview of the assembled device 1 of FIG. 1A. FIG. 1C is a lower frontperspective view of the assembled device 1 of FIG. 1A.

Referring to FIGS. 1A-1C, a preferred embodiment of the device 1 canhave a length of approximately 2 to approximately 2 & ½″, a width ofapproximately ¾″ to approximately 1& ½″, and a thickness ofapproximately ½″ to approximately ¾″.

The device 1 can be formed from injection molded plastic parts (laterdescribed in reference to FIGS. 3, 4A, 4B)

On a front of the device 1 is a depressible button operation switch 14,which when depressed (for approximately 2 to approximately 3 seconds)immediately activates the device 1, a microphone opening 16 and speakeropenings 18. The button switch 14 can have a diameter of approximately ⅜of an inch to be clearly visible to a user.

Along a front side can be a case attachment opening 40 for allowing thedevice 1 to be attached to one of: a lanyard, a belt clip, and garmentclip.

The seal ring 30, such as but not limited to a silicon seal ring can bepositioned between the case shells 10, 20 FIGS. 4A, 4B to cause the caseto be waterproof up to approximately 1 meter underwater for up toapproximately 30 minutes

Our objective is to obtain a IPX67 rating or higher. Rating will bebased on IPX ratings. IPX4 is an IP code, or Ingress Protection Marking.This is a classification standard which rates the degree of protectionagainst intrusion. IP stands for ingress protection. IP ratings are ascale that determines an electrical object's ability of preventing solidor liquid materials from entering the objects. The IP ratings areprescribed by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) ofGeneva Switzerland. A 7 rating is the object is protected from temporarywater intrusion.

FIG. 2A is an upper front right perspective view of the charging station(docking station) 50 for the assembled device 1 of FIGS. 1A-1C. FIG. 2Bis a lower rear left perspective view of the charging station 50 of FIG.2A. FIG. 2C is an upper rear right perspective view of the chargingstation 50 of FIG. 2A.

Referring to FIGS. 2A-2C, the charging station 50 can have a box shapewith side walls 52, 54, a bottom wall 56 and top wall 580, and back wall64 forming an opening for allowing the assembled device 1 to be insertedtherein.

Each of the sidewalls 52, 54, bottom wall 56 and top wall 58 can haveindentations 53, 55, 57, 59 to allow the user to be able to grip sidesof the assembled device 1 to insert into and pull out of the chargingstation 50.

The device can be charged in the accompanying charging station shown inFIGS. 5A-5B. There are two contact point on the bottom top right of thecase and when placed in the charging station will have contact withdocking stations 2 contact points. The charging station has a mini USBplug that can be connected via a cable to a wall outlet. In addition,the device may be charged through wireless charging technology allowingyou to lay the charger on a separate wireless charging station and thedevice will recharge.

Referring to FIGS. 2A-2C, the charging station 50 can be formed from thesame materials as the casing parts used in the assembled device 1, andthe parts of the charging station 50 are shown and described in FIGS. 5Aand 5B.

FIG. 3 is an upper front right ghost view of the assembled device 1 ofFIGS. 1A-1C.

FIG. 4A is an interior view of the top case shell 10 of the device 1 ofFIGS. 1A-1C. FIG. 4B is an interior view of the bottom case shell 20 ofthe device of FIGS. 1A-1C.

Referring to FIGS. 1A-1C, 3 and 4A-4B, the device 1 can assembled from atop half case shell 10 with lower facing perimeter having tongue andgroove edges 12 which mates to upper facing perimeter tongue and grooveedges 22 of a bottom half case shell 20. A resilient ring 30 such as anO-ring, and the like can be located between the mating perimeter edgesof the top half case shell and bottom half case shell 20.

A Set of four fasteners, 32, 34, 36, 38 along the corners of the device1, such as screws can be used to attach (screw together) the top halfcase shell 10 to the bottom case shell 20. The screws 32, 34, 36, 38 canbe plastic, or stainless steel and the like. Additional washers can beused to enhance the capability of the device 1 to be waterproof up toapproximately 1 meter.

When the half case shells 10 and 20 are attached to one another alongedges 12 and 22, the device 1 is waterproof.

FIG. 5A is a top view of the charging station 50 of FIGS. 2A-3C. FIG. 5Bis a bottom view of the charging station 50 of FIGS. 2A-2C.

Referring to FIGS. 2A-2C, 5A and 5B, the inside of the front openingformed from the right wall 52, left wall 54, top wall 58 and bottom wall56 has a backwall 54, with an upper set of prongs 66 extending into theopening, and a lower set of prongs 68 extending into the opening.

Prongs 66 and 68 are contacts so when the device 1 is placed in thecharging station the device will charge regardless of which directionyou place it in the charger. On the device there are 2 contacts on thebottom (FIG. 4B) on the bottom right of the Figure there are 2 smallcircles which identify the devices charging contacts. Both the devicescharging contacts and charging stations contacts align so the device canbe placed in the charging station and the device will be charged.

FIG. 6 shows an electronics module layout 100 for the electronicsmodules inside the assembled device 1 of FIGS. 1A-1C and 3 .

MCU 110 can be a microprocessor/microcontroller, such as but not limitedto Product/Model: STM2FECGCBT6/STM32F072CBT6 work at 8 MHZ InternalOscillator,

KEY 112, in FIG. 6 refers to the activation button switch 14 in FIGS.1A-1B.

LED 114 in FIG. 6 , refers to light emitting diode, such as but notlimited to a red LED.

When the battery becomes low the LED red light flashes indicating thedevice needs to be charged.

The device 1 can have a power light indicator for providing low powersupply signals to the user, the low power supply signals are selectedfrom at least one of flashing LED (light emitting diode) light and anaudio beep. This feature can be a benefit for elderly users, those hardof hearing and with vision problems.

The audio beep can occur every approximately 2 to approximately 3minutes until the device 1 is place into the recharging station or is inthe process of being recharged.

G-sensor 18 refers to an acceleration sensor/accelerometer, such as butnot limited to Product/Model #BMA250/BMA353.

Examples of a G-sensor as an accelerometer connected to a microcomputerin a handheld device is shown and described in U.S. Pat. No. 8,373,658to Ye et al., and U.S. Pat. No. 8,264,540 to Chang et al., and U.S. Pat.No. 8,408,041 to Ten Kate et al. and U.S. Published Patent Application2012/0286949 to Worthington et al. which are each incorporated byreference.

GSM/GPRS/GPS Module 120 refers to but is not limited to QUECTEL EG91???B2/84/B5/B 12/813.

The Quectel EG91, The EG91-NA is an LTE category 1 module in an LGApackage measuring 29.0 mm×25.0 mm×2.3 mm, which meets the 3GPP Release12 standard. The EG91-NA is pin-to-pin compatible with Quectel'sUMTS/HSPA+UG95 and UG96 modules, and LPWA BG95 and BG96 modules,enabling simple, flexible and scalable migration from 2G and 3G to 4G.The EG91-NA is optimized for networks in North America.

The EG91-NA provides cost-effective LTE connectivity, delivering maximumdownlink rates of approximately 10 Mbps and uplink rates ofapproximately 5 Mbps under LTE, is designed using space-efficientsurface mounted technology, and features an embedded power managementunit for ultra-low deep-sleep current consumption. The module istherefore ideal for size-constrained, low-power IoT applications whichare not reliant on high-speed connectivity but do require the longevityand reliability of LTE networks. It is also backward-compatible withexisting GSM/GPRS and UMTS/HSPA+ networks, ensuring that it can beconnected even in remote areas devoid of 4G network coverage.

A wide range of internet protocols, industry-standard interfaces andfunctionalities (such as USB serial drivers for Windows 7/8/8.1/10,Linux, and Android) allow the module to serve a wide range of IoTapplications including smart metering, wearable devices, environmentalmonitoring, asset tracking, fleet management, and security systems.

Module 120 can include but is not limited to a Bosch BMA250/DMA253sensor. the BMA250 is an advanced, ultra-small, triaxial, low-gacceleration sensor with digital interfaces, aiming for low-powerconsumer electronics applications. The BMA250 allows measurement ofaccelerations in 3 perpendicular axes and thus senses tilt, motion,shock and vibration in cellular phones, handhelds, computer peripherals,man-machine interfaces, virtual reality features and game controllers.

GPS (Global Positioning Satellite) signals can be calculated andtransmitted remote. See for example, U.S. Pat. No. 5,838,237 to Revellet al., which is incorporated by reference.

SIM CARD module 130 refers to a subscriber identity module or subscriberidentification module (SIM), The SIM CARD module 130 is an integratedcircuit running a card operating system (COS) that is intended tosecurely store the international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI)number and its related key, which are used to identify and authenticatesubscribers on mobile telephony devices (such as mobile phones. Anotherway of putting it is: SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card is a tiny,portable memory chip that stores information about you as a cell phoneuser. On it, there's a seventeen-digit code that designates its countrycode of origin, the system carrier (such as AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, andthe like), and a unique user ID.

Additionally, ESIM can be used where it is programmed into the device.

BATTERY 140 refers to a rechargeable battery, such as but not limited toABD, Model JP603442 (with UL) 850 mAh.

An example of BATTERY 140 can include but is not limited to L1-ION 850mAh, and can be increased to 1000 mAh.

BATTERY 140 can be used to supply power to all the other electronicmodules shown and described in FIG. 6 . The battery contains the powerand the Battery Manager 150 ensures the safety of the battery cell.

Battery 140 can also be recharged through Wireless Charger 160.

Battery manager 150 manages the charge/discharge to protect the batterycell.

AUDIO POWER AMPLIFIER 170 can include, but is not limited to a Realtekmodel ALC5616, which magnifies the sound signal.

SPK 180 refers to an audio speaker, such as but not limited to an RFJmodel 1609

MIC 190 refers a microphone, such as but not limited to RFJ model 4015

AN 125 refers to an antenna.

FIG. 7 is a main flowchart 200 for running the assembled device 1 ofFIGS. 1A-1C and 3 .

FIG. 8 is a flowchart 300 for running the GPS (Global PositioningSatellite) mode of the main flowchart 200 of FIG. 7 .

FIG. 9 is a flowchart 400 for running the GMS mode of the main flowchart200 of FIG. 7 .

FIG. 10 is a flowchart to execute command features 500 of the assembleddevice 1 shown and described in reference to FIGS. 1A-6 .

The execute command features 510-570 are actuation modes that can beused for triggering the initiation of a live 911 phone call from thedevice 1 to a local 911 operator and/or for other features.

The actuation modes 510-570 can be preprogrammed into the micro-computer510 shown in FIG. 6 at the factory, and/or the features 510-580 can beupdated as noted in the device 1.

Actuation mode 510 is a press button feature which refers to a userphysically depressing button 14 on device 1 for at least approximatelytwo to approximately three seconds, which automatically causes thedevice 1 to dial the local 911 operator for a live two-way phone callbetween the user and the local 911 operator.

The device 1 can also be programmed to automatically send a data signaland/or SMS (short message) text message which provides the GPS locationof the device 1, which includes longitude and latitude coordinates tothe local 911 operator.

Actuation mode 510 can also include device 1 to be programmed to forboth initiating a live two-way phone and sending a data signal and/orSMS (short message) text message to a 911 emergency operator.

Actuation mode 520 refers a fall down feature which can be separatelyprogrammed into device 1, which includes an instance of the user fallingdown with device 1 or the user drops the device 1.

The measurement and calculation of the fall down feature can bepre-programmed into the device 1 at the factory in the micro-computer110 FIG. 6 with the g-sensor (accelerometer) 118.

The fall down feature can be pre-programmed to a different height levelsensitivity such as but not limited to height levels of approximately0.4 m, approximately 0.5 m, approximately 0.6 m, approximately 0.7 m,approximately 0.8 m, approximately 0.9 m, approximately 1.0 m, 1.1 m and1.2 m

A preferred programmed setting height can be a height of approximately0.5 m.

When initiated, Actuation mode 520 causes the device 1 to automaticallydial the local 911 operator after the user falls down with device 1and/or the user drops the device 1.

The device 1 can also be programmed to automatically send a data signaland/or SMS (short message) text message which provides the GPS locationof the device 1, which includes longitude and latitude coordinates tothe local 911 operator.

Actuation mode 520 can also include programming device 1 foradditionally initiating a live two-way phone and/or sending a datasignal and/or SMS (short message) 911 emergency operator.

Actuation mode 530 will now be described.

Depressing the button twice in succession sends a data and SMS messagewith GPS location coordinates to the local 911 operator.

Actuation mode 530 can be a programmed feature that will automaticallysend a data signal and/or SMS (short message) text message whichprovides the GPS location of the device 1, which includes longitude andlatitude coordinates to the local 911 operator.

Low Battery 540 can be initiated when the battery 140 reachesapproximately 10% power reserve. When the device drops to anapproximately 10% power reserve the LED 14 (FIG. 6 , which is visible ona side of device 1, can start blinking (flashing) and the speaker 180FIG. 6 can start beeping an audio alarm to the user to use the batterycharger 50 in FIGS. 2A-2C.

The LED 14 will stop blinking (flashing) and the beeping can stop whenthe battery 140 has been placed back into the recharging station or isbeing recharged by the wireless charger.

Over Speed 550 refers to a feature for reprogrammingmicrocomputer/microcontroller 110 by adjust the G-sensor (accelerometer)118 to automatically initiate both a live two-way voice call with athird party, and/or, send a data and SMS text message with GPS locationcoordinates to the third party, if the device is travelling over aselected speed, For example, the device 1 can initiate a live two-wayvoice call with a third party, and/or, send a data and SMS text messagewith GPS location coordinates to the third party if the device 1 istravelling over approximately 70 mph. For example, the third party canbe a parent or guardian of a user such as a driver under the age ofapproximately 21 years old.

Over Speed 550 can also include a future model with a possiblesubscriber service for young users under age 21 so parents/guardians canmonitor the user.

Go out/in Fence 560 refers to the GPS coordinates of the device 1 tostart an actuation mode when the device becomes moved to a new locationfrom a preprogrammed location. For example, the device 1 can beprogrammed to initiate a live 911 call with a local 911 operator and/orsend a data and SMS text message with GPS location coordinates to thelocal 911 operator if the device 1 moves out of a selected geographiczone. For example, if the GSP coordinates of the device 1 reach morethan approximately ¼ mile from the initial programmed GPS location, theactuation mode can be initiated.

This feature can be used for a user that has a guardian or parent, wherethe user is a child, elderly, infirm, and the like.

Movement 570 refers to an actuation mode where there is movement of thedevice 1 for a selected period of time and the user no longer has GPS.The G-sensor 118 FIG. 6 can sense movement of the device 1

If GPS is no longer working on the device 1, the LED 14 can startflashing (blinking) and/or the speaker 180 FIG. 6 can start an audiobeeping.

Referring to FIG. 10 , different combinations of actuation modes can begrouped together by reprogramming the microcomputer/microcontroller 110FIG. 6 through SMS messages with the device 1.

For example, the Fall Down feature 520 and the Over speed feature 550and/or the Go out/In Fence feature 550 can be used together. Othercombinations of the different actuation modes in FIG. 10 can be groupedtogether.

In addition, the device 1 can include an attachable power cord that canbe used to recharge the battery inside.

Additionally, the device can have a separate on and off button for thedevice.

A separate GSM signal indicator light can be on the device to indicatethe global systems mobile. This indicates whether or not there is a GPSsignal available or not.

A separate GPS (global positioning system) signal light can be locatedon the device 1 to indicate that GPS capability is on.

A key fob version can have 2 way direct communication with a 911operator. The key fob version can have 2 way talk communication with the911 operator. The key fob version can utilize SIM or eSIM cardtechnology, have GPS or AGPS (Assisted Global Positioning System) chip,fall detection with possible 6 axis and barometric sensor, two way voice(Volte), IP67 (waterproof), wireless charging, 1000 MaH lithium-ionrechargeable battery, Wi-Fi Bluetooth capable.

A 4G/LTE refers to a cellular transmission frequency.

GPS (global positioning system) allows the user to immediatelycommunicate their location to the 911 operator that is contacted withthe device.

The device allows for the following benefits:

-   -   a. Emergencies can't be avoided, but their repercussions can be        prevented.    -   b. Peace of Mind. Knowing you are a touch of a button away from        a 911 operator wherever you are.    -   c. Coverage Wherever You Are    -   d. GPS offers on-the-go protection.    -   e. Two-Way Communication with 911    -   f. No Monthly Charges    -   g. One time device cost and it's that simple.

The device 1 can have a rating of being Waterproof—Real IP67 Ratingwhich refers to being able to work underwater up to 1 meter of depth forup to approximately 30 minutes.

The invention is referred by the pending trademark 911 DIRECT™ The novelinvention is a small portable device which is utilizing SIM, 4G LTEtechnology and GPS/AGPS modules to contact 911 (Emergency ResponderServices) directly with no cell phone contracts or monthly charges. Thisallows the device owner to be able to reach a local 911 operator nomatter where they are as long as there is cellular reception.

When 911 DIRECT is activated (by pressing the center button forapproximately 2 seconds to approximately 3 seconds) the consumer willhave direct 2-way communication with a 911 operator through the noveldevice.

In addition, once the call is connected with a 911 operator the devicewill send a SMS (text message) to 911 with their GPS location. This isdone by the installed SIM card pinging GPS to identify location and thentransmitted to 911.

The device's case is waterproof and rechargeable. The waterproof featureallows the consumer to shower, tub bath by being able to be submergedwithout the fear of the device being damaged.

There is such a high number of accidents that happen in the bathroom,the inventor wanted to ensure consumers could take with them whereverthey go. The recharging ability allows the consumer the ability torecharge the device and not replace batteries.

There are other devices on the market but when activated they contact athird party “call center” which then directs any caller to either 911 oranother destination. These types of devices have a monthly fee attachedto them costing consumers hundred of dollars a year. Many of these unitsalso are either dependent on a home phone base station or a separatecellular device.

The novel device is developed to work independently of home phone,mobile device and offer the consumer a onetime cost (for a period of 3-5years) with no monthly fees, saving consumers hundreds each year. Whenemergencies happen, every moment counts which is why the novel devicewill contact 911 directly saving precious moments.

The term “approximately”/“approximate” can be +/−10% of the amountreferenced. Additionally, preferred amounts and ranges can include theamounts and ranges referenced without the prefix of being approximately.

Although specific advantages have been enumerated above, variousembodiments may include some, none, or all of the enumerated advantages.

Modifications, additions, or omissions may be made to the systems,apparatuses, and methods described herein without departing from thescope of the disclosure. For example, the components of the systems andapparatuses may be integrated or separated. Moreover, the operations ofthe systems and apparatuses disclosed herein may be performed by more,fewer, or other components and the methods described may include more,fewer, or other steps. Additionally, steps may be performed in anysuitable order. As used in this document, “each” refers to each memberof a set or each member of a subset of a set.

To aid the Patent Office and any readers of any patent issued on thisapplication in interpreting the claims appended hereto, applicants wishto note that they do not intend any of the appended claims or claimelements to invoke 35 U.S.C. 112(f) unless the words “means for” or“step for” are explicitly used in the particular claim.

While the invention has been described, disclosed, illustrated and shownin various terms of certain embodiments or modifications which it haspresumed in practice, the scope of the invention is not intended to be,nor should it be deemed to be, limited thereby and such othermodifications or embodiments as may be suggested by the teachings hereinare particularly reserved especially as they fall within the breadth andscope of the claims here appended.

I claim:
 1. A portable and wearable emergency communication device for auser, the device consisting of: handheld waterproof casing for allowingthe device to be submersible up to approximately 1 meter underwater; atransmitter inside of the casing for contacting a local 911 operator; asole single button on the casing activate the transmitter for contactingthe local 911 operator; a SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card in thecasing for storing an international mobile subscriber identity (MSI)number, the SIM card operable in at least 3G, 4G and 5G operation modes,the SIM card for communicating through a cellular or IOT (internet ofthings) network; a speaker in the casing for allowing the user to hearaudio from the local 911 operator; a microphone in the casing forallowing the user to speak directly to the local 911 operator; arechargeable battery in the casing for providing power to thetransmitter, speaker and microphone; a GPS (global positioningsatellite) module in the casing for providing location coordinates ofthe device to the local 911 operator; an attachment opening in thecasing to allow the device to be attached to one of: a lanyard, a beltclip, and garment clip; a first actuation mode that includes depressingthe button for approximately 2 to approximately 3 seconds, automaticallydials the local 911 operator to initiate both a two-way voice callbetween the user and the local 911 operator and send a data and SMSmessage with GPS location coordinates to the local 911 operator, whereinthe device instantly connects to the local 911 operator without thedevice requiring any subscription fees, and without the device requiringany separate subscriber contracts with any third party monitoringservice; and a second actuation mode which includes an accelerometerwhich will automatically initiate both the live two-way voice call withthe local 911 operator, and send the data and SMS message with GPSlocation coordinates to the local 911 operator, if at least one of thedevice, and the user falls down from a height of approximately 0.5 m. 2.The portable and wearable device of claim 1, wherein the waterproofcasing includes: a top half section and a bottom half section attachedto one another by tongue and groove edges; and a resilient ring betweenthe tongue and groove edges between the top half section and the bottomhalf section, and wherein the waterproof casing includes dimensions ofapproximately 2 to approximately 2.5 inches in length, by approximately1.25 inches in width, by approximately 0.5 inches in thickness.
 3. Theportable device of claim 1, wherein the first actuation mode furtherincludes: depressing the button a second time in succession willautomatically send the data and SMS message with GPS locationcoordinates to the local 911 operator.
 4. A portable and wearableemergency communication device for a user, comprising: a handheldwaterproof casing for allowing the device to be submersible up toapproximately 1 meter underwater; a transmitter inside of the casing forcontacting a local 911 operator; a single button on the casing activatethe transmitter for contacting the local 911 operator; a SIM (SubscriberIdentity Module) card in the casing for storing an international mobilesubscriber identity (MSI) number, the SIM card for communicating througha cellular or IOT (internet of things) network; a speaker in the casingfor allowing the user to hear audio from the local 911 operator; amicrophone in the casing for allowing the user to speak directly to thelocal 911 operator; a rechargeable battery in the casing for providingpower to the transmitter, speaker and microphone; a GPS (globalpositioning satellite) module in the casing for providing locationcoordinates of the device to the local 911 operator; an attachmentopening in the casing to allow the device to be attached to one of: alanyard, a belt clip, and garment clip; and an actuation mode thatincludes depressing the button automatically dials the local 911operator to initiate a two-way call between the user and the local 911operator, wherein the device instantly connects to the local 911operator without the device requiring any subscription fees, and withoutthe device requiring any separate subscriber contracts with any thirdparty monitoring service; a power light indicator for providing lowpower supply signals to the user, the low power supply signals areselected from at least one of flashing LED (light emitting diode) lightand an audio beep every approximately 2 to approximately 3 minutes; andanother actuation mode to cause the LED to start blinking and cause arepetitive beep alarm from the speaker when the battery reachesapproximately 10 percent of power reserve, and the blinking andrepetitive beep stops when the battery is being recharged.
 5. Theportable device of claim 4, further includes: a still another mode ofstopping the LED from flashing and the repetitive beep alarm when thedevice is being recharged through at least one of a charging station anda wireless charger.
 6. A portable and wearable emergency communicationdevice for a user, comprising: a handheld waterproof casing for allowingthe device to be submersible up to approximately 1 meter underwater; atransmitter inside of the casing for contacting a local 911 operator; asingle button on the casing activate the transmitter for contacting thelocal 911 operator; a SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card module inthe casing for storing an international mobile subscriber identity (MSI)number, the SIM card for communicating through a cellular or IOT(internet of things) network; a speaker in the casing for allowing theuser to hear audio from the local 911 operator; a microphone in thecasing for allowing the user to speak directly to the local 911operator; a rechargeable battery in the casing for providing power tothe transmitter, speaker and microphone; a GPS (global positioningsatellite) module in the casing for providing location coordinates ofthe device to the 911 operator; an attachment opening in the casing toallow the device to be attached to one of a lanyard, a belt clip, andgarment clip; and an actuation mode that includes depressing the buttonautomatically dials the local 911 operator to initiate a two-way callbetween the user and the local 911 operator, wherein the deviceinstantly connects to the local 911 operator without the devicerequiring any subscription fees, and without the device requiring anyseparate subscriber contracts with any third party monitoring service,and wherein the actuation mode includes: an accelerometer toautomatically initiate at least one of a live two-way voice call with athird party, and send a data and SMS text message with GPS locationcoordinates to the third party if the device is travelling over aselected speed.
 7. A portable and wearable emergency communicationdevice for a user, the device consisting of: a handheld waterproofcasing for allowing the device to be submersible up to approximately 1meter underwater; a transmitter inside of the casing for contacting alocal 911 operator; a sole single button on the casing activate thetransmitter for contacting the local 911 operator; a SIM (SubscriberIdentity Module) card in the casing for storing an international mobilesubscriber identity (MSI) number, the SIM card for communicating througha cellular or IOT (internet of things) network, the SIM card moduleoperable in at least 3G, 4G and 5G operation modes; a speaker in thecasing for allowing the user to hear audio from the local 911 operator;a microphone in the casing for allowing the user to speak directly tothe local 911 operator; a rechargeable battery in the casing forproviding power to the transmitter, speaker and microphone; a GPS(global positioning satellite) module in the casing for providinglocation coordinates of the device to the 911 operator; an attachmentopening in the casing to allow the device to be attached to one of: alanyard, a belt clip, and garment clip; and an actuation mode thatincludes depressing the button for approximately 2 to approximately 3seconds, automatically dials the local 911 operator to initiate both atwo-way call between the user and the local 911 operator, and send adata and SMS message with GPS location coordinates to the local 911operator, wherein the device instantly connects to the local 911operator without the device requiring any subscription fees, and withoutthe device requiring any separate subscriber contracts with any thirdparty monitoring service; and another actuation mode which includes anaccelerometer to automatically initiate both the live two-way voice callwith the local 911 operator, and send the data and SMS message with GPSlocation coordinates to the local 911 operator if at least one of thedevice, and the user falls down from a height of approximately 0.5 m. 8.A portable and wearable emergency communication device for a user,comprising: a handheld waterproof casing for allowing the device to besubmersible up to approximately 1 meter underwater; a transmitter insideof the casing for contacting a local 911 operator; a single button onthe casing activate the transmitter for contacting the local 911operator; a SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card in the casing forstoring an international mobile subscriber identity (MSI) number, theSIM card for communicating through a cellular or IOT (internet ofthings) network; a speaker in the casing for allowing the user to hearaudio from the local 911 operator; a microphone in the casing forallowing the user to speak directly to the local 911 operator; arechargeable battery in the casing for providing power to thetransmitter, speaker and microphone; a GPS (global positioningsatellite) module in the casing for providing location coordinates ofthe device to the local 911 operator; an attachment opening in thecasing to allow the device to be attached to one of: a lanyard, a beltclip, and garment clip; and an actuation mode that includes depressingthe button automatically dials the local 911 operator to initiate atwo-way call between the user and the local 911 operator, wherein thedevice instantly connects to the local 911 operator without the devicerequiring any subscription fees, and without the device requiring anyseparate subscriber contracts with any third party monitoring service;another actuation mode with an accelerometer to automatically initiateat least one of the live two-way voice call with a third party, and senda data and SMS message with GPS location coordinates to the third party,when current GPS coordinates of the device pass out of an initialselected zone.
 9. A portable and wearable emergency communication devicefor a user, comprising: a handheld waterproof casing for allowing thedevice to be submersible up to approximately 1 meter underwater; atransmitter inside of the casing for contacting a local 911 operator; asingle button on the casing activate the transmitter for contacting thelocal 911 operator; a SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card in thecasing for storing an international mobile subscriber identity (MSI)number, the SIM card for communicating through a cellular or IOT(internet of things) network; a speaker in the casing for allowing theuser to hear audio from the local 911 operator; a microphone in thecasing for allowing the user to speak directly to the local 911operator; a rechargeable battery in the casing for providing power tothe transmitter, speaker and microphone; a GPS (global positioningsatellite) module in the casing for providing location coordinates ofthe device to the 911 operator; an attachment opening in the casing toallow the device to be attached to one of: a lanyard, a belt clip, andgarment clip; an actuation mode that includes depressing the buttonautomatically dials the local 911 operator to initiate a two-way callbetween the user and the local 911 operator, wherein the deviceinstantly connects to the local 911 operator without the devicerequiring any subscription fees, and without the device requiring anyseparate subscriber contracts with any third party monitoring service; asecond actuation mode with an accelerometer which will automaticallyinitiate both the live two-way voice call with the local 911 operator,and, send a data and SMS message with GPS location coordinates to thelocal 911 operator, if at least one of the device and the user fallsdown from a height of approximately 0.5 m; and a third actuation mode toautomatically initiate at least one of the live two-way voice call withthe local 911 operator, and send the data and SMS message with GPSlocation coordinates to the local 911 operator when current GPScoordinates of the device pass out of an initial selected zone.
 10. Aportable and wearable emergency communication device for a user,comprising: a handheld waterproof casing for allowing the device to besubmersible up to approximately 1 meter underwater; a transmitter insideof the casing for contacting a local 911 operator; a single button onthe casing activate the transmitter for contacting the local 911operator; a SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card in the casing forstoring an international mobile subscriber identity (MSI) number, theSIM card for communicating through a cellular or IOT (internet ofthings) network; a speaker in the casing for allowing the user to hearaudio from the local 911 operator; a microphone in the casing forallowing the user to speak directly to the local 911 operator; arechargeable battery in the casing for providing power to thetransmitter, speaker and microphone; a GPS (global positioningsatellite) module in the casing for providing location coordinates ofthe device to the local 911 operator; a first actuation mode thatincludes depressing the button for approximately 2 to approximately 3seconds automatically dials the local 911 operator to initiate a two-waycall between the user and the local 911 operator, wherein the deviceinstantly connects to the local 911 operator without the devicerequiring any subscription fees, and without the device requiring anyseparate subscriber contracts with any third party monitoring service; asecond actuation mode with an accelerometer which will automaticallyinitiate both the live two-way voice call with the local 911 operator,and send a data and SMS message with GPS location coordinates to thelocal 911 operator, if at least one of the device and the user fallsdown from a height of approximately 0.5 m; a third actuation mode toautomatically initiate at least one of the live two-way voice call withthe local 911 operator, and send the data and SMS message with GPSlocation coordinates to the local 911 operator, when current GPScoordinates of the device pass out of an initial selected zone; and afourth actuation mode to automatically initiate at least one of the livetwo-way voice call with the local 911 operator, and send the data andSMS message with GPS location coordinates to the local 911 operator,when current GPS coordinates of the device show the device travellingover a selected speed.